
Protective gloves
EN 659 PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERSTEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS |
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| General requirements | EN 420 |
| Glove measurement and dimensions |
EN 659 part 3.2 EN 420 part 6.1 |
| Gloved finger dexterity |
EN 420 part 6.2 in new state |
| Abrasion resistance - for multilayered gloves the test is carried out on all layers |
EN 388 part 6.1 in new state |
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Cut resistance for multilayered gloves the test is carried out simultaneously on all layers |
EN 388 part 6.2 in new state |
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Tear resistance for multilayered gloves the test is carried out on all layers |
EN 388 part 6.4 in new state |
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Puncture resistance for multilayered gloves the test is carried out simultaneously on all layers |
EN 388 part 6.5 in new state |
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Burning behavior for multilayered gloves the test is carried out simultaneously on all layers |
EN ISO 6941 in new state |
| Heat resistance of the lining material (180oC) |
ISO 17493 in new state |
| Heat shrinkage (180oC) |
ISO 17493 in new state |
| Seam breaking strength |
EN 13935-2 in new state |
| Resistance to liquid chemical penetration |
EN ISO 6530 in new state |
| Time for removal of gloves | EN 659 part 3.15 |
| Resistance of glove material to water penetration – textiles (optional) | EN 20811 |
| Resistance of glove material to water penetration – leather* (optional) | EN ISO 20344* |
| Whole glove integrity test – waterproof (optional) | ISO 15383 |
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Convective heat* for multilayered gloves the test is carried out simultaneously on all layers |
EN 367* in new state |
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Radiant heat* for multilayered gloves the test is carried out simultaneously on all layers |
EN ISO 6942* in new state |
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Contact heat* for multilayered gloves the test is carried out simultaneously on all layers |
EN 702* in new state |
* - by mediated services

EN 659 PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERS